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In This Issue
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May 20 10:30: Join Maggie McIntosh and her family at the Bridge Naming Celebration
Neighborhood Committees
- TCNA Nominations Committee Report: New Board Members and Officers
- Public Safety Updates
- Events Committee
- Calvert Liaison Committee: Update Calvert Lower School
- Greens Committee: What's Coming in the Spring
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Streets Committee: Slowing Traffic on Tuscany Road
- Communications: Website, History Section - University Parkway
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Neighborhood News
- Stop the Sign at 3700 N Charles Street
- Neighborhood Demographic: Population Trends
- Recycling Message
- Residential Parking Permits
- Construction at the Ambassador
- Message from Councilwoman Odette Ramos: The City Budget
Neighbors in the Spotlight
Johns Hopkins University
Restaurants In and Around Tuscany-Canterbury
Home & Condo Current Sale Prices
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Save the Dates
- May 20, 10:30 Stony Run Bridge Naming Celebration
- May 27 morning Neighborhood Dumpster
- June 10 morning Neighborhood Dumpster
- June 14 6 pm TCNA Cookout & Pot Luck Supper
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June 14 7pm TCNA General Meeting
- June 14 6pm-8:30 pm Residential Permit Parking Pick-up
- July 8 3:00-6:00 100th Celebration
- Lots of additional events included at the end of the newsletter
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Join Maggie McIntosh, her family, and Tuscany-Canterbury neighbors for the Stony Run Bridge Naming Celebration in memory of Amy Mickel, Maggie's sister.
Saturday, May 20 10:30
No Rain Date: but if rains, bring an umbrella, and take comfort that the program is short and dogs love the rain.
Stony Run Bridge Bridge Naming Celebration
The Amy Mickel Bridge
Stoney Ford Road at Linkwood
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Amy Mickel loved walking dogs for so many people and families in Tuscany-Canterbury. She started with her sister Maggie McIntosh's dogs and soon found herself helping at Gardens of Guilford resident Brooke Murdock. From there the word spread! She formed a small business named “The Third Dog” and enjoyed neighbors and four-legged friends all through Tuscany Canterbury.
One of Amy’s favorite spots to walk her furry friends was Wyman Park. Frequently she suggested and even complained that the community needed a bridge to connect both sides of the Stony Run. So, when the Friends of Wyman Park approached Maggie for state funding to connect the Stony Run Path from Roland Park to Hampden, the bridge became an element in the design.
Amy died in 2012 and three years ago, the Baltimore City Council named the bridge in Amy’s memory at the request of Maggie and Tuscany-Canterbury. On May 20th the Tuscany Canterbury community will come together with her family, former Delegate Maggie McIntosh, Mari Selby, Evan Mickel, Eric Mickel, her mother Fran Mickel, and nieces and nephews to dedicate the bridge.
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The Ma and Pa Railroad went under the University Bridge until 1954. Today the Stony Run Walking Path follows the tracks of the Ma and Pa. | |  |
There was no short, safe, and scenic way to walk to Wyman Park and Hampden from Tuscany-Canterbury. Picture from 2012. | | |
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Tuscany-Canterbury is a beautiful neighborhood. Neighbors take great care of their homes and neighborhood. TCNA supports various efforts to keep our neighborhood a beautiful treasure in Baltimore.
TCNA is stronger with you as a member! We’d ❤️ to have you join us or renew your dues.
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Tuscany-Canterbury Public Safety Updates
Paul Gallo, Chair of TCNA Public Safety Committee
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Tuscany-Canterbury continues to be one of the safest neighborhoods in Baltimore. Tuscany-Canterbury is home to 4300 people in 1700 homes, condos, and apartments. | |
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The Northern District will begin distributing free anti-theft devices to residents who own Hyundai and Kia vehicles which have been target of numerous car thefts throughout the country. The owner must be a Baltimore city resident in order to receive an anti-theft device.
To obtain an anti-theft device:
- Take a copy of your vehicle registration to the Northern District police station located at 2201 W. Coldspring Lane to receive it.
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If you are unable to come in person to pick up a device, please submit your request to Northern@baltimorepolice.org so our Neighborhood Coordination Officers can schedule a day and time to deliver the device to you.
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June 14 at Calvert Middle School
6PM - 7PM: Cook-out and Pot Luck Supper:
TCNA will sponsor the cook-out and provide beverages. Bring a favorite salad or dessert to share if you want.
7PM: TCNA General Meeting and election of officers and new board members
6 PM- 8:30 PM Residential Parking Permit Pick-up
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TCNA Nominating Committee Recommendations for Officers and Board Member 2023-2024
Members of Nominating Committee: Andy and Lu Parsley, Julia Frazier, Garth Thompson, Josh Cohen, Jo-Ann Orlinsky, Linda Eberhart
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TCNA Officers and Board Members
- Co-Presidents: Pat Hawthorne (Gardens of Guilford Condo, Stony Run Lane)
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Co-Presidents: **Mike Travieso (Tuscany-Lombardy, Stony Run Lane)
- Past President Julie Frazier (Canterbury Road)
- Vice President: Garth Thompson (Ridgemede Road)
- Past Presidents: Andrew and Luciene Parsley (Tuscany Road)
- Treasurer: Bill Bass (Cloverhill Road)
- Secretary: Sam Park (Tuscany Court)
Board Members:
- Bonnie Boland (The Colonnade, Canterbury Road)
- Josh Cohen (Cloverhill Road)
- Linda Eberhart (Tuscany Road)
- **Eric Elton (Cloverhill Road)
- Paul Gallo (Tuscany Court)
- Nancy Lee LaMotte (Ridgemede/Ridgewood Condo, Linkwood Road)
- Mat Leffler-Schulman (Cloverhill Road)
- Rosalyn Mansouri (Winthrop House Condo, Charles Street)
- Amy Mutch (Tuscany Road)
- Jo-Ann Orlinsky (St. James Condo, Charles Street)
- Brian ten Siethoff (Cloverhill Road)
- **Julie Watson (Canterbury Road)
** New members
Bio's of the new recommended members will appear in the June newsletter.
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A special thank you to the board members who are leaving the board.
- Past Presidents: Andrew and Luciene Parsley (Tuscany Road)
- Ann Christopher (Tuscany Court, Events Committee Chair)
- Gard Jones (Tuscany-Lombardy Co-Op, Stony Run Lane, RPP Coordinator)
- Lauren Urbanek (Tuscany Road, Calvert School Issues)
TCNA hopes you will personally thank each of them for their commitment to Tuscany-Canterbury and for all of their time and support they have given to our great neighborhood.
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Events Committee
Ann Christopher, Chair
Roz Mansouri, First Friday Coordinator
Josh Cohen, Tuscany-Canterbury 100th Anniversary Coordinator
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100th Centennial
of the University Homes
100 years ago, our neighborhood began as a development known as University Homes. And we want to celebrate!
July 8, 3-6 pm Rain date, July 15
Canterbury Alley, Between 39th Street & Highfield Road
Music, Food, Drinks, Games, Fun for All
Click here to get involved with the fun & planning of a party of the century.
SEE MORE about the history of the University Homes on Canterbury and Cloverhill
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Tuscany Woods Project Committee
Pat Hawthorne & Mike Travieso, Co-Chairs
Previous Chairs, Anne Perkins, Andy Parsley
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May Updates: Waiting for the replacements for new trees that did not survive the winter and for the structure around the cooling tower to be painted. | |
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Streets Committee
Brian ten Siethoff, Committee Chair
CLICK HERE to contact Streets Committee or Visit TCNA Website for information about all the Streets On-Going Projects
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Tuscany Road Traffic Calming
Your Input is Needed
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In coordination with the Calvert School, TCNA is looking at potential improvements to Tuscany Road to slow traffic and make it safer for kids and adults to cross the street. The TCNA Streets Committee would like your feedback on the following proposed improvements
New raised crosswalks across Tuscany Road that would act like speed humps and improve visibility of crosswalks.
Potential locations:
- At the existing crosswalk at the Calvert School's lower school entrance
- At the existing crosswalk at Stoneyford Road.
Additional locations might be along Tuscany Road between Linkwood Road and Stoneyford Road.
No on-street parking would be affected by these changes.
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No plan has been finalized. These are the beginning thoughts and suggestions. The goal is to make Tuscany Road safer for the entire community. The Streets Committee needs to hear your comments, thoughts, and ideas now.
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A speed table or raised crosswalk is wider than a speed hump. There are several raised crosswalks on San Martin Drive through the JHU campus.
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A speed cushion allows emergency vehicles to pass unimpeded, but would slow down cars, trucks, and SUV's | | |
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For information about other Street Committee's projects: Click on project
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A lot is happening. Join the Streets Committee and help with one of the projects. Contact Brian Weeks at TCNAStreets@gmail.com
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Greens Committee
Bonnie Boland, Committee Chair
Committee Members: Charles Benton, Alison Moliterno, Pat Hawthorne, Pat Mutch, Mary Loker, Fred Chalfant, Natalie & Will Snyder, Chris Whitaker, John & Kirsten Held
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Last Season: Major Projects Completed
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Spring 2022: Added new rows of sedges and performed major pruning at the 39th Street Garden
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Fall 2022: Undertook a major replanting in the Tuscany Oval
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Summer 2022: Regular maintenance and mulching at the Tuscany Oval and the large bridge
Goals 2023:
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Convene a team of neighbors caring for each “adopted” garden plot.
- Expand list of "as needed" gardeners to help with gardening tasks
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The 4 "adopted" plots:
- 39th Street near Canterbury
- Tuscany oval at Ridgemede
- Ridgemede plot
- Entrance to the large bridge at Linkwood and Stoney Ford
Responsibilities: Minor to major depending on your energy/enthusiasm level and time available
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Routine occasional maintenance (weeding, mulching, pruning, or watering) when needed (we could contact you via email as to what is needed, when and where)
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Equipment is available to use (shovels, rakes, lawn bags, etc.) if needed.
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TCNA dues pay for the mulch, plants, and other necessary supplies.
Tuscany-Canterbury is a beautiful neighborhood and we want to keep it that way.
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Calvert Liaison Committee
Amy Mutch, Chair
Committee Members: Ferd Latrobe (Canterbury Road), Ned Lewison (Gardens of Guilford), Arna Margolis (Tuscany/Lombardy)
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Quarterly Report, May 2023
The TCNA/Calvert School Liaison committee had their final meeting of the school year on Wednesday, May 17. I would like to thank Arna Margolis, Ned Lewison, and Ferd Latrobe for serving on the committee and agreeing to continue their service through 2024. I’d also like to thank the neighbors who have monitored the carpool lines and reported any sustained backups or traffic infractions. Our communications with Calvert about traffic concerns have been well received and it has remained in compliance with the guidelines set in the longstanding agreement with TCNA.
The liaison committee was tasked to address a few unresolved issues of the Woods Committee. This included the painting of the fence surrounding the cooling tower, dead tree removal in the woods, and the replacement of 7 newly planted trees that did not survive from last summer. Calvert has addressed these issues and plans are in place for a resolution.
The new construction at the rear of the lower school will be moving along after a delay in city permitting. Late October is the adjusted date for completion. A new slate roof is being installed this summer as well.
Calvert continues to raise concerns over lawn damage from the city dump trucks that back up the driveway at 200 Tuscany Road when the Gardens of Guilford have their dumpster serviced. Ned Lewison agreed to discuss the matter with the board of The Gardens of Guilford.
The Agreement of Restrictive Covenants will expire in 2026. As both Calvert School and TCNA desire to have a continued positive working relationship, a future agreement will need to be established. Tom Travers will serve as our Calvert’s summer contact and please don’t hesitate to contact me. amyemutch@yahoo.com
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Calendar Events for Calvert School
- May 26 School Closes at 12:30 – Track & Field Day
- May 29 School Closed – Memorial Day
- June 7 School Closes at 12:30
- June 7 Lower School Moving Up Ceremony at 9:30 am
- June 8 Graduation at 9:30 am
All dates are also shown on the TCNA web page - Calvert & JHU events
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Communications Committee
Linda Eberhart, Coordinator. Julie Watson, Webmaster, John Robinson, photographer
Committee: Ann Finkbeiner, Kathryn Gallagher, Lois Schenck, TCNA board members contribute articles, photos, and other support for newsletter and website.
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TCNA Website Feature: A continuing series on the buildings and history of Tuscany-Canterbury - University Parkway.
If you have any additional information or photos that you would like to share please CLICK HERE.
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Neighborhood
Questions, Comments, Messages
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NEW, HUGE, ILLUMINATED SIGN PROPOSED
3700 NORTH CHARLES
3700 North Charles Street has requested a new large illuminated sign projecting from the front of their building.
The request is for a sign that is 933% larger than what current zoning laws allow.
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UPDATES May 2023
Since the first TCNA update on May 7:
- Dozens of letters /emails were sent to the Planning Department & the Zoning Board opposing the sign.
- Neighbors throughout the area have been emailing and talking to others in their condos, and to their friends, and families about this issue.
- Condo owners are requesting their condo board to oppose this sign .
- The St. James Condo hired a lawyer to Stop the Sign.
- The Canterbury Hall Apartments (39th Street) sent a letter to Stop the Sign .
No Hearing Date has been set. Earliest date could be June 20.
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On May 3, 2023 the TCNA board unanimously voted to OPPOSE this zoning variance.
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On April 25, 2023, the St. James Condo Association announced they are vigorously opposing this request.
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STOP THE SIGN
Send an email as soon as possible to both the Zoning Board and the Planning Department. Be sure to give a reason and include the address of the proposed sign and case #: 3700 North Charles Street and/or Case # BMZ2022 00434)
The Planning Department wants to hear from you before making a recommendation to the Zoning Board.
Planning Department
Send emails to both:
Email: marie.anderson@baltimorecity.gov
BMZA Email: BMZA@baltimorecity.gov
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Population Trends in Tuscany-Canterbury | |
Tuscany-Canterbury is one of the few neighborhoods in Baltimore that has been increasing population. | |
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Tuscany-Canterbury in 2019
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27% of the people in Tuscany-Canterbury were over 65 compared to Baltimore's senior population of 14%.
- The 18-29 age is the largest population group in Tuscany-Canterbury with a total of 30%.
- 25% of people living in Tuscany-Canterbury are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs.
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Dumpster Available for Neighborhood Use
May 27, Linkwood & Tuscany
June 10, Canterbury & Tuscany
In the past, dumpster delivery times have varied from 8 am to noon. No specific time is available.
Special thanks to Sam Park, TCNA board member who arranges with Baltimore City for the neighborhood dumpsters to come to Tuscany-Canterbury.
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Construction at the Ambassador Apartments
The red/yellow lines show the additional entrance that is being constructed for the Ambassador.
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Baltimore City Recycling Program
Baltimore City WILL NOT RECYCLE everything with this ICON.
Every month TCNA checks with Baltimore City to determine which items can be recycled. This information is included in the FAQ on the TCNA website.
BALTIMORE CITY: More information about recycling
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Message from
Councilwoman Odette Ramos
The FY2024 Budget is Available
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The FY2024 Budget was introduced in the City Council on May 15. It is now available for your review.
CLICK HERE for the CITY BUDGET.
This is the first year that the Council gets to move funds around, and your input in important. I'll be working on a summary of my thoughts soon. Please let me know your thoughts.
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Residential Permit Parking(RPP)
Nancy Lee LaMotte is the Tuscany-Canterbury RPP Coordinator for 2023. If you have questions, you may contact her at nancyleelamotte@gmail.com
June is the month that Tuscany-Canterbury permits are due for renewal. Renewals can be purchased on-line or in-person beginning June 1. Only residents who live on blocks with the Resident Permit Parking sign are eligible to purchase a permit.
There are 3 ways you can renew your permit.
- Go to the Parking Authority downtown and pick it up.
- Have it sent to you by paying a small additional fee
- Pay for it before June 16 and pick it up at the Tuscany -Canterbury meeting at Calvert School between 6 and 8:30pm
More information on TCNA website
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Neighbors in the Spotlight
Tuscany Canterbury has great neighbors.
Let us know about a neighbor that should be featured. PresidentTCNA@gmail.com
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Gard Jones, Sculptor
TCNA board member, Tuscany-Lombardy resident
Radius
June 9-August 23
Radius and a floor sculpture of Gard's have been selected to be included in this exhibition
The Delaware Contemporary
Thursday - Sunday: 12 - 5
200 South Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Read more about the exhibit. Gard's website
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David Steiner, Author
Ridgemede Road resident
New Book: A Nation at Thought: Restoring Wisdom in America's School
This is a book about the education America owes to its children, why its education system is in poor condition, and what might be done to give that system both energy and quality. In diagnosing the current practices and priorities of American education, the book presupposes a collective public interest in creating a well-educated next generation.
Read more about David Steiner
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COMMENCEMENT 2023
at Homewood Field, University Parkway
Bloomberg School of Public Health
May 24, 9am
University-wide Commencement
May 25, 9:00am Rain Date: May 26, 9:00am
This event includes the use of fireworks and other special effects.
See full listing of Commencements activities
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Restaurants In Tuscany-Canterbury
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Brunch at One World Café never disappoints, with Belgian waffles, salmon omelets and buttermilk pancakes on the menu. The variety doesn’t stop at food.
There is also a wide variety of teas chose Peppermint (, Berry Patch, Euco Mint, and Lemon Zinger are tempting options. (There is also plenty of Earl Grey and English Breakfast for the more traditional tea drinkers.)
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New Cafe Coming (former Sam's Cafe site in the Ambassador apartment building)
Target date to open: July 1, 2023
Serving croissants, coffee, and similar items, it will open early for those who like their morning caffeine. New pavers have been installed in the outdoor seating area. Kitchen equipment is delivered.
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Now offering Weekend Brunch Buffet. Voted Best Indian Restaurant in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine, Ambassador Dining Room serves the traditional & authentic Indian dishes.
Enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio, overlooking a verdant urban oasis.
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A casual but upscale authentic neighborhood restaurant
Featuring an all-hand-made in-house simplified menu, we bring small plates crafted by the passion of our chef, creating everything from the homemade pita dough down to handcrafted dressings that come with all of the goodies. These are the recipes of our grandmothers.
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Hopkins Market
Renovations continue. They are hoping for a September opening.The neighborhood is looking forward to welcoming them in the Fall.
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Current Restaurant Hours:
Breakfast 7am-11am Dinner and Bar 5 - 10pm
The restaurant and hotel are hiring for all summer employment positions. Call 410 235-5400 or stop by the front desk to complete an application at the Colonnade.
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Recent Sale Prices of Homes & Condos
in Tuscany Canterbury
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Thanks to TCNA president and realtor, Julia Frazier, who provides this information.
Note: The information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
Source: This information is gathered from BRIGHT MLS, Inc and is provided courtesy of Julia Martin Frazier of Monument Sotheby's International Realty, Realtor for the Sales, 42 Village Square, MD, Cell: (410) 908-1760; Office: (443)708-7074 email: julia@monumentsothebysrealty.com
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Events In and Around
Tuscany-Canterbury
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Sherwood Gardens
Tulip Dig
May 27, 2023 7am-11am
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Baltimore Heritage:
5 Minute Video
Sherwood Gardens
The Sherwood Gardens in Guilford is lined with almost 100,000 tulips. This video is about how the Sherwood Gardens got started and where it's going.
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Plant Swap
May 21
Peabody Heights Brewery
This is a monthly gathering for exchanging plants, supplies, and more. It will be a great event to meet other plant lovers!
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Community Concerts at Second
WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS, FREE TO ALL
4200 St. Paul Street
- May 21, 2023, 3:30pm Sean Jones, Trumpet
- June 4, 2023, 7:30pm Chamber Music by Candlelight
For More Concert Information
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Sean Jones &The Baltimore Jazz Collective
One of the world’s most in-demand jazz trumpeters, Grammy-winner Sean Jones is a musical chameleon and is comfortable in any musical setting no matter what the role or the genre. In this concert, he partners with fellow members of the Baltimore Jazz Collective to present a program of his original works alongside time-honored jazz standards.
Sean has produced and released eight recordings on Mack Avenue Records, and from 2004 until 2010 he was lead trumpeter for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis.
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May 21
Free Admission to The Culture
The BMA's latest exhibit
The museum is always free admission but some of their exhibits have a cost. On May 21st The Culture exhibit is free and open to the public!
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Hip Hop & Contemporary Art in the 21st Century
April 5 — July 16
Since its emergence in the Bronx in the 1970s, hip hop has grown into a global phenomenon, driving innovations in music, fashion, technology, and visual and performing arts.
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip hop, The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century captures the extraordinary influence hip hop has had on contemporary society through more than 90 works of art and fashion by some of today’s most important and celebrated artists and iconic brands.
More information
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
June 2 and 3 9am-7pm
Northwest Citizen Convenience Center
2840 Sisson Street, 21211
This is an opportunity for Baltimore City residents to dispose of hazardous household materials such as oil-based paints, pesticides, herbicides, car and household batteries, drain cleaners, pool chemicals, and many other items. Latex paint is NOT hazardous waste. It can be dried up and the cans put out for regular trash collection.
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Free Houseplants Exhibit
Evergreen Museum & Library
4545 North Charles Street
Now through June 4, 2023
There are numerous benefits to tending an indoor plant. The houseplant boom began in the Victorian era and blossomed.
If you are interested in houseplants, there is an enormous amount of information on their website. CLICK HERE
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Summer is almost here in Tuscany-Canterbury
Special thanks to John Robinson who takes most of our neighborhood photos.
Send your pictures to share to presidentTCNA@gmail.com
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TCNA Officers and Board Members
President: Julia Frazier (Canterbury Road)
Vice President: Garth Thompson (Ridgemede Road)
Past Presidents: Andrew and Luciene Parsley (Tuscany Road)
Treasurer: Bill Bass (Cloverhill Road)
Secretary: Sam Park (Tuscany Court)
Board Members:
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Bonnie Boland (The Colonnade, Canterbury Road)
- Ann Christopher (Tuscany Court)
- Josh Cohen (Cloverhill Road)
- Linda Eberhart (Tuscany Road)
- Paul Gallo (Tuscany Court)
- Gard Jones (Tuscany-Lombardy Co-Op, Stony Run Lane)
- Pat Hawthorne (Gardens of Guilford Condo, Stony Run Lane)
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Nancy Lee LaMotte (Ridgemede/Ridgewood Condo, Linkwood Road)
- Mat Leffler-Schulman (Cloverhill Road)
- Rosalyn Mansouri (Winthrop House Condo, Charles Street)
- Amy Mutch (Tuscany Road)
- Jo-Ann Orlinsky (St. James Condo, Charles Street)
- Brian ten Siethoff (Cloverhill Road)
- Lauren Urbanek (Tuscany Road)
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